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You still love them, even though the relationship is over. Maybe you check their social media, replay old conversations, or catch yourself wanting to share something about your day with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Letting go can feel impossible when your feelings haven’t caught up with what happened.<\/span><\/p>\n

Britni Ludwig, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Chicago with nine years of experience<\/b>, works with people navigating breakups, separation, and the grief that follows.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Marriage.com’s expert-led video, she offers an important reminder: You can still love someone and choose to move forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re wondering how to let go of someone you love, understanding why you’re holding on and taking a few practical steps can help you begin.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Why is it so hard to let go of someone you love?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

When a relationship ends, you don’t just lose the person. You also lose the routines, plans, and familiar moments that became part of your everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think about the good morning texts, weekend plans, or the person you called first when something exciting happened. Those little habits can make someone’s absence feel much bigger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attachment also plays a role. Our emotional bonds don’t automatically disappear when a relationship ends.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is why you might understand that the relationship is over but still feel drawn to the person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Letting go doesn’t necessarily mean you stop loving them. It means gradually learning to live without organizing your life around their presence or possible return.<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/span>Therapist Britni Ludwig explains how to let go when it’s really over<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n